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Page 14 3.5 Performance Evaluations Employees generally receive an annual performance appraisal. The purpose of the performance review is to evaluate an employee’s performance, to communicate supervisor’s expectations, and to establish future goals and objectives. The supervisor will conduct an interview following the written evaluation. The written evaluation shall be filed in each employee's personnel file. An overall evaluation of "satisfactory performance" will be required prior to the granting of any step adjustment. 3.6 Promotions A department director and the City Administrator shall be responsible for determining whether an employee possesses the necessary qualifications for promotion to a particular position. Appropriate tests may be given to aid in this determination. Length of full-time employment with the City will be considered in promotions only when all other qualifications are equal. It shall be the policy of the City to fill vacancies by promoting current employees from within where practicable. This policy shall not be construed to preclude the City from external recruitment and selection of applicants from outside the municipal service, nor as a guarantee of promotion from within to any position for which job openings occur. All promotions shall be subject to a six-month probationary period. If the employee who has been promoted is found unsuited for the position to which promoted, such employee may be reinstated to his/her former position and rate of pay, or to another position in the same class if a vacancy exists. 3.7 Veteran’s Preference The City’s veteran’s preference program shall be in accordance with state and federal law. 3.8 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with a disability against employment discrimination. The term “disability” includes physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, or where an individual has a record of impairment or is regarded as having impairment. 3.9 Disciplinary Steps City employees shall be subject to disciplinary action for failing to fulfill their duties and responsibilities, including observance of work rules and conditions of employment. It is the policy of the City to administer disciplinary penalties without discrimination. Every disciplinary action shall be for “just cause” and the employee may use the grievance procedures as outlined in Section 3.10 of this Personnel Policy with respect to any disciplinary action that he/she believes is unjust or disproportionate to the offense committed. The City Administrator or a department director may direct an investigation into any alleged violation before any disciplinary action is taken. Page 75 of 166